PRAYER CONcERNS
Mary Clapp, Sandy Dieringer, Lila Downey, Janna & Erik Hirschfeld, Todd Marquis, Kevin Meyer, Margaret Miller, and the family of Ted Stachler.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know? If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers for April 12 were given by Ashley Wagnild in memory of Kevin Wagnild.
The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
purple door pacers
Let's walk! You can come to the church at 10:00 am Monday and Thursdays and join the Purple Door Pacers. Check out the calendar in the newsletter or in the lobby for all the places we'll go.
American Red Cross visit on 4/27
The American Red Cross blood drive will be held in the Family Life Center on Monday, April 27th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or go online at redcrossblood.org, use the sponsor code stjohncel
Flower Beds at Church
It’s that time of year again, all of the church’s wonderful flower beds are starting to grow and will soon be in full color. It takes a great deal of work and time though to keep them looking fabulous as they have in the past years. If you have a few spare moments to help maintain them, please contact Lynne Fuelling.
CALL food Pantry requests
The CALL Food Bank is seeking towels and blankets as donations, along with personal care items, canned goods and pet food.
Concert
Grand Lake Symphony Orchestra will hold its Spring Concert on Sunday, May 3rd at 3:00 pm in the sanctuary. It is open to everyone and is a free will donation. You will be delighted and impressed with the quality concert these musicians perform.
Shoe Collection
Grand Lake UMC is collecting gently used or new shoes now until May 30th. Please tie shoes together and drop off in Grand Lake UMC’s lobby.
Youth Ministries Volunteers
If you are feeling a call to help with our Children’s Ministry, contact Jenelle and discover all of the available avenues in which you could participate and enjoy.
Book Club
The next meeting of the Book Club will be held on May 13th at 1:00pm. The book they have chosen to read is titled, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer. It is a historical fiction told through letters about a writer, Juliet Ashton who discovers a book club on Guernsey Island formed during the German occupation in WWII. Mark your calendar and join in the fun and fellowship.
sewing circle
The Sewing Circle is in need of good used or new FLAT sheets, sizes full, queen or king. They use them as backs for the quilts. We also are seeking volunteers who can tie a simple knot to join us for a morning of fun on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month!
We are thrilled to celebrate Pat Meikle who makes quilt tops for us on the incredible milestone of completing her 1,000th quilt top. This achievement reflects not only her remarkable talent and dedication but also the countless hours of creativity, patience, and love she has stitched in every piece. She also informed us she has sewn more than 700 youth size quilt tops in the last ten years since she started this mission. Pat’s work continues to inspire all of us. We thank her for sharing her gift and passion with our sewing group—here’s to many more beautiful creations ahead.
We are thrilled to celebrate Pat Meikle who makes quilt tops for us on the incredible milestone of completing her 1,000th quilt top. This achievement reflects not only her remarkable talent and dedication but also the countless hours of creativity, patience, and love she has stitched in every piece. She also informed us she has sewn more than 700 youth size quilt tops in the last ten years since she started this mission. Pat’s work continues to inspire all of us. We thank her for sharing her gift and passion with our sewing group—here’s to many more beautiful creations ahead.
Young adults
If you are in your 20s or 30s and are interested in receiving information about Bible studies, events, and more, contact Ingrid to be added to the group. We have in-person and online options! Email: i.tebbe@purpledoorchurch.org
Call committee
Please keep our Call Committee in your prayers as they continue the search process. Currently, there are no new developments to share.